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Connecticut considers restricting access to violent video games

Connecticut lawmakers received mixed reactions Tuesday to proposed legislation that would forbid arcades and other establishments from allowing children under 18 to play point-and-shoot video games.

While proponents told members of the General Assembly’s Children’s Committee they believe there’s a link between violent games and violent behavior exhibited by young people, both the American Civil Liberties Union and a coalition of media trade associations warned legislators such a ban would be unconstitutional. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/news/education/2013/02/26/conn-considers-creating-video-game-task-force/i4OXOBRMIrbmrfzC3DydKO/story.html#sthash.p2Wps9sD.dpuf